Alfa 156 ETCC - was Re: A-R 1474WD

[Alex Jenner <alexj@domain.elided>]

Gregory S. Youngblood wrote:
> > The Euro Saloon Car racing, notice the 156's are termed GTAs
> > with 4 cylinder engines, BMW/Volve objected to alfa using the
> > V6 (whether in 2.5L, 3L or 3.2L form). Racing is a strange world!
> > Guess the unreliable, poorly accelerating FWD 156s would not be
> > competitive with six cylinders!
>
> Ok - so BMW/Volvo are using 6 cyls? Did they say (or do you know) what
> their "reasons" for objecting to a 6 cyl were? Leaves one to imagine they
> were afraid of real competition, especially if the 4 cyls are giving them
> this much trouble right now.

ETTC is running to Super 2000 rules and I don't think Alfa make a 156 with
2L V6(?) so it's probably not eligable under Super 2000. I expect you will
find the Super 2000 rules are available for download from FIA web site.

I think the Volvo is a 5 cylinder and the BMW is a 6.

Best Regards
Lex Jenner
Auckland/New Zealand
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